Transportation Engineer Project Manager

YU & Associates, Inc., an award‑winning engineering firm located in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, is seeking a Transportation Project Manager to join our team. As a Project Manager, you will lead and oversee transportation engineering projects, ensuring their successful execution and delivery to clients.

• Manage and supervise transportation engineering projects, including highway design, traffic engineering, roadway improvements, transportation planning, and airport design. Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining effective communication and building strong relationships.
• Provide technical expertise and quality reviews in the areas of highway design, protection of traffic, transportation planning, and any combination thereof.
• Report on project staffing needs, including recruitment, development, retention, and succession of project staff.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and issues, and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Prepare project budgets, schedules and specifications for labor and materials.
• Conduct regular project meetings, providing updates to stakeholders and ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Prepare and review project deliverables, including reports, design plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Manage project budgets and finances, including tracking expenses, approving invoices, and ensuring cost control measures are in place.
• Support and participate in the development and mentorship of staff.
• Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in transportation engineering.

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field. A master's degree is a plus.
• Professional Engineer License in New York and/or New Jersey required, or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 10+ years minimum transportation design experience; highway/roadway design experience a plus.
• Design Build project experience a plus.
• Proficient with CAD/Design Software (AutoCAD, Micro Station, Civil 3D, Inroads/Open Roads) and able to assist others as needed.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to lead a project and supervise technical staff.
• Good client relationship development skills.

• Medical – National plan with low out‑of‑pocket costs.
• Dental – National plan.
• Vision – National plan with the largest vision network.
• Life/AD&D – Benefit available if an employee passes away while employed.
• Short‑Term Disability – Benefit if an employee is unable to work for a short period of time.
• Long‑Term Disability – Benefit if an employee is unable to work for an extended period.
• Employee Assistance Program – Third‑party support when needed.
• ADP Retirement Plan – Company match.
• Bonus Program – Based on individual and company performance.
• Yearly Review – Based on individual and company performance.

• Healthcare Reimbursement Accounts – Tax‑free benefit to employees.
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Tax‑deductible benefit for employees.
• Dependent Care and Commuter Program – Tax‑deductible benefit for employees.

• Will Preparation
• Beneficiary Grief Support

SALARY RANGE: $130,000 to $150,000

YU & Associates is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer fully committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of employment practices. No employee or applicant for employment is discriminated against because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual or affectional preference, sexual orientation, sex, ancestry or national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, marital or domestic status, veteran status, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information or testing, or any other legally protected category in all employment decisions.